Dispensing carton



Jan. 1, 1957 R. M. STEVENS DISPENSING CARTON Filed Dec. 28, 1954 mu! 7 uM.

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' 9 BY AIM-u United States Patent O DISPENSING CARTON Richard M.Stevens, Chicago, 111. Application December 28, 1954, Serial No. 478,1511 Claim. (Cl. 206-58) The present invention relates to new and usefulimprovements in dispensing cartons particularly for roll wrappingmaterial such, for instance, as paper, metal foil, etc., and has for itsprimary object to provide, in a manner as hereinafter set forth, acarton of this character comprising novel means for supporting the rollwhereby said roll will revolve freely to facilitate withdrawal of thematerial without tearing or creasing.

Another very important object of the invention is to provide adispensing carton of the aforementioned character comprising a novelconstruction of integral cutting edge whereby the material may beexpeditiously and cleanly torn off in the desired lengths with a minimumof elfort.

Still another important object of the invention is to provide adispensing carton of the character described which may be economicallyformed from a single sheet of paper or other suitable material.

Other objects of the invention are to provide a dis pensing carton ofthe character set forth which will be comparatively simple inconstruction, strong, durable, compact, light in weight, attractive inappearance and which may be manufactured at low cost.

All of the foregoing and still further objects and advantages of theinvention will become apparent from a study of the followingspecification, taken in connection with the accompanying drawing whereinlike characters of reference designate corresponding parts throughoutthe several views, and wherein:

Figure 1 is a perspective view of a dispensing carton constructed inaccordance with the present invention, showing the cover open;

Figure 2 is a top plan view of the blank;

Figure 3 is a cross-sectional view, taken substantially on the line 3-3of Figure 1; and

Figure 4 is a fragmentary view in longitudinal section through one endportion of the device, taken substantially on the line 44 of Figure 1.

Referring now to the drawing in detail, it will be seen that theembodiment of the invention which has been illustrated comprises a blankof paper or other suitable material which is designated generally byreference character 5. The blank 5 which, of course, is foldable, may beof any desired dimensions and said blank is formed to provide a bottom6, a front 7, a back 8, a cover 9 comprising a foldable flap 10 on itsfree end, and end walls 11 on said bottom 6. Flaps 12 are provided onthe ends of the front and back 7 and 8, respectively. Similar flaps 13are provided on the free ends of the end walls 11. Fold lines 14 connectthe elements 6 to 13, inclusive. The blank 5 is folded to provide anelongated 2,776,052 Patented Jan. 1, 1957 carton designated generally byreference character 15. When so formed, the flaps 12 are adhesivelysecured to the inner faces of the end walls 11 and the flaps 13 arefolded thereover in the manner shown to advantage in Figure 4 of thedrawing.

The blank 5 further includes a flap 16 connected to the upper edge ofthe front 7 by a fold line 17. The longitudinal marginal portions of theflap 16 are gummed, as at 18 and 19.

When the carton is formed from the blank 5, the stock is folded onitself on the line 17 and adhesively secured at 18 to provide a smooth,creased, sharp cutting edge 20 of double thickness for strength anddurability. The flap 16 is then looped in the carton 15 and adhesivelysecured at 19 to the upper portion of the back 8 of said carton in amanner to provide a cradle 21 for the reception of a roll of wrappingmaterial, as at 22.

It is thought that the manner of use will be readily apparent from aconsideration of the foregoing. Briefly, the roll 22 is deposited in thecradle 21 and the cover 9 is closed on the carton 15, the flap 10 beingtucked or inserted therein. To dispense the material, the cover 9 isopened to permit one end portion of said material to be withdrawn, as at23, after which the cover is again closed. This is shown to advantage inFigure 3 of the drawing. Then, holding the carton in one hand, thematerial may be readily drawn therefrom with the other hand in anobvious manner. The roll 22, resting in the cradle 21, will revolvefreely. Slight pressure on the cover 9 with the thumb of the hand whichholds the carton 15 will frictionally brake the revolving roll andregulate or control the speed of withdrawal. In this manner, also, theroll may be held against rotation to facilitate tearing the material onthe edge 20 when the desired length has been withdrawn.

It is believed that the many advantages of a dispensing cartonconstructed in accordance with the present invention will be readilyunderstood and although a preferred embodiment of said carton is asillustrated and described, it is to be understood that changes in thedetails of construction may be resorted to which will fall Within thescope of the invention as claimed.

What is claimed is:

A roll material dispenser of the character described comprising: anelongated folded carton comprising a simple sheet of paper and includinga bottom, a front, a back, end walls and a hinged cover, and a flexible,substantially U-shaped cradle, for the reception of a roll of materialto be dispensed, suspended in the carton on said front and said back,said cradle being integral with said front and connected thereto by afold line defining a tearing edge, said cradle being adhesively securedto said front immediately adjacent the fold line and further beingadhesively secured to the upper portion of said back.

References Cited in the file of this patent UNITED STATES PATENTS597,391 Carpenter Jan. 18, 1898 2,484,248 Roehrl Oct. 11, 1949 2,718,300Goldberg et a1. Sept. 20, 1955 FOREIGN PATENTS 652,365 France Oct. 22,1928

